the media center also has links to a ton of information (newspapers, magazines, blogs, etc); scroll down the left hand column to "science" click, then select the "science current events" tab at the top of the page http://springlakeparkschools.libguides.com/index.php
What should you do if you encounter a wolf on your own?
Alpha male and omega female are outdated terms; what terms are used now and why?
What is the probability of a single wolf controlling a whole pack (can he/she direct another to attack or do a specific activity)?
What kind of influence can a wolf have on another wolf?
Is it possible for a human to outrun a wolf? why or why not?
in what ways is the scene of the human in the "wolves den" at the end of the video unrealistic?
How large is a wolf's range in northern Canada (for example)?
How realistic is it to show a wolf defending its territory in the manner displayed in the video? How do you know?
watch a movie, program or other popular media to further research the misportrayal of wolves in the media. Complete a fiction vs fact worksheet to demonstrating your learning and understanding. THIS WORKSHEET IS AN EXAMPLE, you may choose to use a different format
2012-13 Environmental Science Term 2
0.5 CreditCurrent Science in the news.
Current events portfolio guide:
Current events in science resources:
www.learning.blog.nytimes.com
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
http://www.sciencenews.org/
http://www.cnn.com/studentnews/
http://www.eurekalert.org/kidsnews/
http://www.sciencedaily.com/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science_and_environment/
http://www.nasa.gov/
http://www.nsf.gov/news/
the media center also has links to a ton of information (newspapers, magazines, blogs, etc); scroll down the left hand column to "science" click, then select the "science current events" tab at the top of the page
http://springlakeparkschools.libguides.com/index.php
TOPIC STUDY: MN WOLF HUNT
MN wolf hunt articles:
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/10/28/regional/wolf-hunt-numbers/
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/10/31/environment/ojibwe-ban-wolf-hunting/?refid=0
http://www.startribune.com/local/177119181.html
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/c822e1c0c72a4a06861677830e206f0a/MN--Wolf-Hunt-Minnesota
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/11/12/environment/wolf-hunt-report/
http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_22023929/about-150-wolves-killed-statewide-hunt
opinion articles:
http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentaries/176026361.html?refer=y&vi_adid=W
Background information
video clip: Wolf Managment Laws
Watch Hunting Wolves, Saving Wolves on PBS. See more from NOW on PBS.
video: BBC Wolf Pack
be prepared to discuss the hunting techniques, behavior, social structure, food web, etc of the wolf as we watch the video
Audio: wolf howl
wolf life cycle presentation: wolf pup development: pdf
wolf telemetry lesson - mapping range and tracking behaviors
humans and wolves relationship:
lessons and activities from the International Wolf Center in Ely
Misportrayal in the media: fact vs fiction of wolf behavior
- Explain the role of folktales and fairytales in our relationship with wolves.
listen to the podcast (21m) about real interactions and problems in the movie "the grey"watch a movie, program or other popular media to further research the misportrayal of wolves in the media. Complete a fiction vs fact worksheet to demonstrating your learning and understanding. THIS WORKSHEET IS AN EXAMPLE, you may choose to use a different format
TEST